Verne Clemons, baseball player, 1916-1924

Verne Clemons

Born: 9/8/1891 in Clemons, IA, USA

Died: 5/5/1959 in Bay Pines, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-04-22 | Final Game: 1924-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Verne James Clemons

Biography

Verne Clemons was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1916 until 1924. Over the course of his career, he participated in 474 games, where he established a solid batting average of .286. Clemons recorded a total of 364 hits, contributing to his offensive prowess with 5 home runs and 140 runs batted in (RBIs). Additionally, he showcased his speed on the base paths with 6 stolen bases. Competing during the early 20th century, a period characterized by the tail end of the deadball era, Clemons was known for his solid all-around skills and ability to contribute to a team's offense. His career spanned significant changes in the game of baseball, as the sport began to evolve with a focus on power hitting and increased fan engagement. Clemons' contributions on the field helped to shape the competitive landscape of baseball during a transformative time in the sport's history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
29.0 28.0 3.0 6.0 0 1.0 0 3.0 0 0 0 0.214 0.214 0.286 0.500

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
474 1271 78 364 56 11 5 140 6 119 62 0.286 0.348 0.360 0.708 -157.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 408 0 1401 399 32 35

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 408